U.S.-backed militias make big gain in fight against ISIS in Libya

U.S. warplanes have launched series of airstrikes targeting ISIS positions in militants' final bastion in Libya

• Aug 10, 2016

Turkey turns to Russia on Syria amid U.S. flap

Ankara has been demanding the U.S. turn over a cleric they blame for the coup, and has been making overtures to Putin while waiting

• Aug 10, 2016

4 dead as wildfire tears through tourist hotspot

Thousands flee Portugal's picturesque Madeira Islands in chaos as flames reach capital city

• Aug 10, 2016

Backup sent amid fears Taliban could seize city within days

More Afghan troops deployed as battle for key city of Lashkar Gah heats up, but U.S. commander suggests no help needed -- yet

• Aug 10, 2016

Bad wiring eyed after hospital blaze kills 12 newborns

Babies in maternity department of Baghdad hospital victims of latest catastrophe blamed on shoddy workmanship

• Aug 10, 2016

Michael Phelps keeps piling on Olympic gold -- gets 2 more

Winds gold medals No. 20 and 21 in Rio, for total of 25 medals in all; no other Olympian has more than 9 golds

• Aug 10, 2016

Michael Phelps gets 20th gold medal of career at Rio Olympics

The U.S. swimming star won the gold medal at the Rio Olympics in the 200-meter butterfly

• Aug 9, 2016

Olympics of dating: Tinder says usage is skyrocketing in Rio

Some 450,000 condoms have been allocated for athletes in Rio, more than three times as many as in London

• Aug 9, 2016

Diving pool at Rio Olympics mysteriously turns green

On Monday, divers at the Olympics were landing in pristine, well-maintained, crystal-clear blue water, but on Tuesday it was a different story

• Aug 9, 2016

U.S. women's gymnastics team wins gold at Rio Olympics

The United States women's gymnastics team has won gold for a second consecutive Olympics

• Aug 9, 2016

U.S. women gymnasts go for gold

Simone Biles came out on top and and Aly Raisman claimed silver in the individual all-around competition after the U.S. "Final Five" dominated to capture the team gold in Rio

• Aug 9, 2016
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Rio Olympics: Day 4

Highlights of competition from the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil

• Aug 9, 2016
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Battle for Syria's Aleppo leaves 2 million without water

"At a minimum, the UN requires a full-fledged ceasefire or weekly 48-hour humanitarian pauses to reach the millions people in need," officials say

• Aug 9, 2016

American University in Kabul to reopen after kidnappings

University "will remain vigilant to ensure the safety and security of all university personnel and students," statement says

• Aug 9, 2016

U.S. Olympians voice outrage as doping controversy makes waves in Rio

"There will probably be people who miss the podium to people who don't deserve to be on the podium," U.S. swimmer Cody Miller says

• Aug 9, 2016

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